This week on Georgia On Your Mind, host Hailey Kwak sits down with Andy Pearson at The Roadhouse in Athens, Georgia to explore the creative philosophy behind one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brands in the country, Liquid Death. He reflects on the role of bold ideas and calculated risks in building Liquid Death, the brand’s commitment to reducing plastic waste, and how humor and irreverence became central to its marketing approach. Andy also shares lessons from earlier career risks, the value of mentorship, and how challenges, from creative stunts to endurance running, have shaped his perspective.

Georgia On Your Mind — Season 4, Episode 1 | Ivy Odom

Season 4 of Georgia On Your Mind kicks off with a true Georgia success story. In Episode 1, host Grace Chandler sits down with Ivy Odom, Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living, to talk about her roots and the experiences, people, and places that shaped her journey. From growing up cooking alongside her parents and grandmother to arriving at the University of Georgia with plans to become a home economics teacher, Ivy shares how one bold email to renowned Georgia food writer Rebecca Lang changed everything—leading to mentorship, cookbook development, and a pivot from education to consumer journalism.

We dive into her time at UGA, culinary school, and Atlanta’s Empire State South, as well as her fellowship with Time Inc. Food Studios and eventual rise in Southern Living’s video space during the pandemic. Along the way, Ivy reflects on creating her debut cookbook, My Southern Kitchen, and the humble South Georgia chocolate layer cake that became a career-defining moment. This episode is all about trusting your instincts, honoring where you come from, and saying yes to unexpected opportunities.

This season, Georgia On Your Mind leaves the studio and hits the road. Our new concept, Dawgs On the Road, brings listeners closer to the action with on-site interviews and stories captured where they happen. From Georgia to across the country, we’re spotlighting UGA alumni, faculty, athletes, and students who are shaping industries, driving change, and strengthening communities.

With natural sound, authentic voices, and Bulldog energy, Season Four continues the storytelling tradition of Georgia On Your Mind—but with a fresh twist that puts you right in the middle of it all. Tune in to hear the lasting impact of Georgia’s flagship institution through the people living it every day.